Job Ref #: BuyerDealz
Industry: Retail
Job Type: Permanent
Positions Available: 1
At PEP we call ourselves Dynamos – we have FUN, work hard, and take ownership of everything we do. We work in teams to create world-class solutions. Being a Dynamo of PEP means you are dynamic, helpful, and believe in making our customers look and feel good.
Job Description
We are looking for a high potential, diverse, quick thinking, innovative and versatile buyer, who is looking to apply their skills and talent to grow in the Dealz team.
If you can challenge and grow in a product led environment with a team of passionate buyers determined to offer the Dealz customer the best product at the best price, then this role has been especially crafted for you.
ROLE OVERVIEW
This is an exciting opportunity to join the Dealz team. Your role will be to source, compile &; build a balanced range of items that lives alongside the full Dealz assortment. Sourcing these items at the best price and enabling customers to find excitement is critical. Therefore a fresh product offer is vital every season. The commodities selected must contribute to the profit margin and price points of Dealz, in accordance with the departmental directive.
Job Requirements
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
? Supplier management (sourcing, negotiating and loading)
? Range selection and building (product sourcing, price tiering & range development) ? Collaborate closely with all Dealz departments
? Budget & GP management
? Product order management (Administration)
? Good understanding of trends & consumer insights
? Close collaboration with planning to support product intent in stores
JOB INCUMBENT REQUIREMENTS
? Relevant Degree or Diploma (e.g. Clothing / Purchasing Management)
? Computer Literacy (MS Office)
? Creative, eye for detail, analytical and problem-solving
? Minimum of 3 years’ experience as a fully-fledged buyer
? Home hards experience advantageous
COMPETENCIES REQUIRED:
Good communicator, strong team player, confident, strong business acumen, negotiation and influencing, stress tolerance, building and maintaining relationships internally and externally, willingness to travel occasionally.
If you do not hear from us within 4 weeks of the closing date of this position, please regard your application as being unsuccessful.
PEP strives for equal opportunity in terms of its employment equity guidelines.
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